In the previous self-defense tip, I have shown the basic points of using a jacket to deflect the armed hand, or to ensnare it and the knife, or possibly to knock the knife from an assailant’s hand. Before I show you how to disarm a knife-wielding attacker, here are a few facts: A knife-wise attacker […]
In the previous self-defense tip, I have shown how to use a rolled-up glossy magazine to deflect a knife or even knock it from an assailant’s hand. Jacket, a weapon of opportunity against a knife attack Today’s self-defense tip is about defending against a knife attack by using a jacket or any suitably substantial piece
It is summertime and crime is rising — lowlifes are out and about, and you need to arm yourself as best as you can. I have already written about such everyday objects as pencils and credit cards being weapons of opportunity, for defense or for attack. This self-defense tip, and a few others that will
Weapon reliability: Knife vs. straight razor Asked about his preference, a straight knife or a straight razor, G. S. first replied, “Get lost.” When pressed, he repeated, “Get lost.” But finally being a good friend, he relented and said, “Knife.” Asked why, he said: “Once I slashed a fellow, my razor got jammed in his
Self-Defense Tip 63 Learned Opinion on the Superiority of a Knife Over a Straight Razor Read More »
Self-defense resources — free but valuable In this tip I share with you a few valuable resources. Here they are: US Concealed Carry at www.usconcealedcarry.com offers much more than just info on guns in self-defense. You will also find there info that pertains to self-defense and personal protection whether you are armed or not. You
Self-Defense Tip 60 Self-Defense Resources — Free! Read More »
Ray Floro teaches the most rational system of knife fighting and defense against knife attacks Ray Floro has developed the best system of knife fighting and defending against a skilled knife fighter that I have ever seen. I consider it the model of efficiency — from its techniques to the teaching method. This is the
Self-Defense Tip 45 Review of The Essential Ray Floro DVD Set Read More »
Crime bills to increase sentences for crimes committed with firearms, but not for crimes committed with knives Several firearms and crime bills in the current (108th) session of U.S. Congress are designed to promote use of bladed and blunt weapons (such as knives or clubs) in commission of crimes. Really. Here are examples: H.R. 54
Self-Defense Tip 34 Gun Crime Bad, Knife Crime Not Bad Read More »
Someone has asked me about the video Self-Defense: Tools of Attack. He said that he already has the video Basic Instincts of Self-Defense and likes the moves it shows and the way these moves are taught. He liked that all moves build one upon each other and that similar moves are used against many different
Knowing how to use common street weapons is critical in cases of armed attacks This self-defense tip continues to deal with the need for proficiency with the weapons and tactics that one is likely to encounter. To put it briefly, you and your training partners have to be proficient in the real methods of attack
Self-Defense Tip 27 The Need for Proficiency with Weapons Read More »
Commonly taught defenses against weapon attacks (with clubs, knives, razors) are even less realistic than those against empty-hand attacks The two previous self-defense tips (tip no. 24 and no. 25) explained why proficiency with the methods of attack is essential for developing working defense skills. The examples given in those two tips were of unarmed
